Welcome to our bracket tournament to declare the Park Champion of 2025!


This year’s competition is broken into four brackets: Eagle, Bear, Bison and Owl – all with a mix of natural wonders and iconic historical sites. Click on an icon below to see that bracket’s roundup. Full bracket and ballot below. Submit your Round One votes by 8 pm ET on May 4 to become eligible for a raffle of park prizes. Winners and Round Two matchups will be announced at 9 am ET on May 5.

Round One ended at 8 pm ET on May 4. Enter your votes now for Round Two!

SCHEDULE

First Round (Round of 64): April 25 – May 4. Winners announced on Monday, May 5.
Second Round (Round of 32): May 5-8. Winners announced on Friday, May 9.
Sweet 16: May 9-11. Winners announced on Monday, May 12.
Elite Eight: May 12-15. Winners announced on Friday, May 16.
Final Four: May 16-19. Winners announced on Tuesday, May 20.
Championship: May 20-22. Winner announced on Friday, May 23.

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National Park badges in cover photo by Anderson Design Group.

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